Cheers to the CWK! - A special feature by Jeff Rau

A couple of guys who are part of The Gathering have been a part of a band called the Cold War Kids and they have been getting some remarkable attention of recent (at least 3 of the 4 guys attend Grace regularly). Their most recent album is entitled Robbers & Cowards and has been very positively received across the industry! In fact, the most recent Rolling Stone (November 16th) has a highlighted review giving them 4 stars and their song "Saint John" is listed as "One of the Best of this Issue"! The full review includes numerous very positive comparisons: channeling the spirit of the deep South as much as Creedence Clearwater Revival, sounding akin to the White Stripes, telling stories that could sit with Flannery O'Connor collections, and having as much sympathy for troubled characters as Bruce Springsteen. But the real highlight of the review is the closing line, "Robbers & Cowards has a deeply Christian take on its titular anti-heroes: that even the worst among us is capable of redemption." WOW!!! Way to go guys! Keep on preachin'!!! As for the rest of you... go buy their album NOW!!!
-Jeff Rau

Enjoy the Cold War Kids, recorded at the District Lounge, here:



Friend of the Gathering, photographer Matt Wignall, has been on the road with the Cold War Kids, and some of his photos are also featured in Rolling Stone. Good job, Matt!!!!

Hooray to our friends!
Christina

posted by Christina @ 9:39 AM